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Hi! I am 43 years-old and scheduled for a Mommy...
Firefly1172January 25, 2012
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Hi! I am 43 years-old and scheduled for a Mommy Make Over on March 19th. I have 5 kids ranging in ages from 24 to 11. I have wanted a BA since I was 18 and had recently thought about proceeding. I went to a seminar at a local PS office to get more information. They discussed the make over at the seminar and it made a lot of sense. I have never been over weight but love the idea of having tighter abs. My last two children were c-sections. Since that time I have had a small pooch that overlaps my scar. It made a lot of sense to be under anesthesia once with one recovery. I am scheduled for TT, Flank Lipo, and BA. I am really nervous about recovery. My job involves several days that I am on my feet a lot. I am not sure if two weeks will be enough. I look forward to getting to know everyone better.
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February 3, 2012
I think that I am going to be able to get three weeks off. Talked to my boss this week and got the ok. I spend one to two days a week walking around having to get up and down. The other three to four days are more laid back. Will see how it goes.
Right now I am having a tough time getting the surgery center to schedule me. I need a special medication to ensure I don't bleed to much during/after surgery. I either have to bring the med with me or get it infused at a infusion center just prior to going in. The surgery center isn't crazy about me bringing in a med but the want to start my case at 8 AM so are not crazy about me going to the infusion center. If I go to the infusion center the earliest my surgery could start is 10:30. The surgery center was supposed to call me back yesterday but I haven't heard anything. I will have to call and check on it tomorrow. It is stressing me out. I just want to get it scheduled for certain already!
Right now I am having a tough time getting the surgery center to schedule me. I need a special medication to ensure I don't bleed to much during/after surgery. I either have to bring the med with me or get it infused at a infusion center just prior to going in. The surgery center isn't crazy about me bringing in a med but the want to start my case at 8 AM so are not crazy about me going to the infusion center. If I go to the infusion center the earliest my surgery could start is 10:30. The surgery center was supposed to call me back yesterday but I haven't heard anything. I will have to call and check on it tomorrow. It is stressing me out. I just want to get it scheduled for certain already!
UPDATED FROM Firefly1172
25 days pre
I was looking at the calendar today and noted that...
Firefly1172February 22, 2012
I was looking at the calendar today and noted that this is the last full week of Feburary and that March will be here next week. Less than a month until surgery. Yikes! Ironically I am not super nervous, today It depends on the day and it comes and goes
My pre op appointment is two weeks from Friday. The closer it gets the more I worry if I have made the right decision. I hope that my results will be as fantastic as everyone's on here.
Well time to go watch some TV and relax before heading to bed. Busy day at work tomorrow!
My pre op appointment is two weeks from Friday. The closer it gets the more I worry if I have made the right decision. I hope that my results will be as fantastic as everyone's on here.
Well time to go watch some TV and relax before heading to bed. Busy day at work tomorrow!
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February 23, 2012
You are 11 days ahead of me. I find that I am questioning my decision at times I hope that it will be worth the pain and recovery time. I appreciate all the support here. We will get through everything together!
February 29, 2012
Hey Firefly! I have my pre-op on March 9, too. :) My surgery is scheduled for March 26th. I am having a BA + lift, TT and flank lipo, but only taking off 1 week from work. Luckily I work on a laptop from home, so I will probably just be lying in bed working. Are you doing anything to get ready? I've been exercising and all, but it's Girl Scout cookie time so not sure if there's been much progress! :) Can't wait to hear more about how things are going for you!
UPDATED FROM Firefly1172
9 days pre
I had my pre-op appointment today. My PS was...
Firefly1172March 9, 2012
I had my pre-op appointment today. My PS was awesome and spent a lot of time explaining things to me and answering my questions. I decided to go with moderate plus saline implants - 400 cc under the muscle. I was given 3 scripts - Percocet, Flexeril, and a Scopolamine Patch to apply the day of surgery. I will not have a pain pump. The sutures that are placed are dissolvable. I will follow up with the PS the day after surgery. I will have 2 drains. The dreaded pictures were taken. I think that was the worst part of the whole appointment. I think the second worst part was all the paperwork. I felt like I was signing my life away with all the contents that I had to initial and sign.
After my appointment, I went out and bought the two sports bras that I need to take to my 1st post op appointment. I also purchased sweatpants and a sweat jacket to wear to the hospital and after.
I feel much better about my decision after my appointment today. I am still really nervous but I think I am in excellant hands. I still have a ton of things to do in the next week so at least I will be busy and not have too much time to think. Still really nervous though.
Nine days and counting. Is that anything like 19 kids and counting .
After my appointment, I went out and bought the two sports bras that I need to take to my 1st post op appointment. I also purchased sweatpants and a sweat jacket to wear to the hospital and after.
I feel much better about my decision after my appointment today. I am still really nervous but I think I am in excellant hands. I still have a ton of things to do in the next week so at least I will be busy and not have too much time to think. Still really nervous though.
Nine days and counting. Is that anything like 19 kids and counting .
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March 10, 2012
I am taking three weeks off work but I am on my feet a lot. My pre op appointment went well. I went out today and bought the bras I need to take to my post op appointment. I have also bought some spanx for when I am allowed to wear them. I havent been exercising much because I ave been so busy our girl scout cookies are not yet in. Thank goodness! I am getting excited. How did your appointment go today?
March 11, 2012
Hi Fire Fly, I am also having my TT on the 19 and I am getting a liiiil nervous for real. So scared about the pain.
March 11, 2012
I am worried about the pain too but am hoping it won't be too bad. I have had two c-sections and am hopeful that it won't be any worse than they were. Remember to stay on top of your pain by taking your pain meds. It takes more meds to get the pain back under control than it does to stay on top of it to begin with. I look forward to recovering with you.
Wowie! This is exciting for you. Two weeks will be PUSHING it. Unless you're one of those very lucky ladies who heal quickly. Three weeks would be more advisable for a job where you're on your feet. Think you can swing that? You don't want to mess up your results by doing too much too soon.
March 19th isn't that far away! Please keep us posted on how you're feeling as the big day nears.